green bean casserole with crispy shallots

How To Make green bean casserole with crispy shallots

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  Pre Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease or spray a 2 1/2 to 3 quart casserole dish with butter or cooking spray, and set aside till needed.
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  Blanch the green beans & carribean veggies in a large skillet of boiling salted water, UNCOVERED FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES UNTIL THEY ARE CRISP TENDER. THEN IMMEDIATELY DRAIN, AND POUR INTO A LARGE BOWL of ice water, this shocks the veggies and stops the cooking process.
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  Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil,add the sliced mushrooms, minced garlic & thyme in the same skillet over low heat, and cook till most of the liquid has evaporated from the mushrooms, then add the salt & pepper.
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  Now gently toss the green beans & carribean vegetables together, then set aside till needed.
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  In a medium size sauce pan melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, stir in the flour, stir to blend then add the half & half all at once. Cook & stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook 1 minute more
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  Stir in salt & pepper & parmesan cheese, and stir till cheese melts and mixture coats the spoon. Remove from heat.
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  Pour sauce over green bean mixture , and stir gently to combine. Then transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish. Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
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  While green beans are baking prepare the shallots. Heat oil in a large skillet, add sliced shallots when oil is HOT, being careful not to over crowd pan, and cONTINUE TO COOK TILL SHALLOTS ARE golden brown. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon, onto paper towel to drain. When casserole is done, top with crispy crunchy shallots, and serve while hot.
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  Please note this casserole is displayed in the Le Creuset dinner ware that I won in the Pork Be Inspired Contest during week #3. It taste as good as it looks, & with this dish you will never go back to the canned green Bean casserole, me included. Smile
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  Dinner is now served, with the Pork Wellington cooked to perfection. Paired wonderfully with the confetti Topped Potatoes and the green Bean Casserole topped with Crispy shallots. This is a dish that will cost you a bit of money to pull it all together & TIME but I know there is someone in your life that is worth it. After all it is the holidays, and you like me have a lot to be thankful for. ENJOY
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